See ya, Tesla: Seal, Dolphin and Atto 3 lift BYD to title of Australia’s best-selling electric vehicle brand in January

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A new electric vehicle leader, BYD from China, surpassed Tesla in Australia for the first time in January, marking a significant shift. BYD’s Seal, Atto 3, and Dolphin EVs fueled this success. The Seal sold 589 units, Atto 3 sold 465, and the Dolphin, Australia’s most affordable EV, sold 256, totaling 1310 for BYD in January. Tesla sold 1107 vehicles, a drop of over 60% from January 2023. BYD plans to introduce two new plug-in hybrid models, an SUV, and a dual-cab ute, in 2024. BYD’s DM-i technology will power these new models. Local BYD importer Luke Todd hinted at a quarter-two launch for the SUV. Brands mentioned: BYD, Tesla, Toyota, HiLux, Ranger.